A Grocery Store Manager Is Responsible for the Operating Performance

question 138

Multiple Choice

A grocery store manager is responsible for the operating performance of a grocery store.From the manager's point of view,which of the following is NOT a controllable cost?

• A) temporary stocking staff hired to reorganize products in every aisle
• B) supplies in break room that include coffee, cups, donuts, cookies and stirring sticks
• C) fee charged by pest management company to apply pesticide
• D) rent expense on store building

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